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reporting live outside the u.s. supreme court, allison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> the ruling is just a few hours old but congress is already gearing up for another fight over affordable health care. democrats say the ruling is confirmation that health care is a constitutionally guaranteed right while republicans say the ruling shows the need to repeal the law. >> i think today's ruling underscores the urgency of repealing this harmful law in its entirety. >> call it what you will, it's a step forward for america's families, and you know what? take yes for an answer, this is a very good thing for the american people. >> reporter: here's a summery of what the supreme court decided. the decision leaves in place the requirement on americans to have or buy health insurance beginning in 2014. the law requires insurers to cover the children of those they insure up to age 26. it also leaves in place the requirement that insurers cover people with pre-existing medical conditions, but the one part of the law overturned,
reporting live outside the u.s. supreme court, allison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> the ruling is just a few hours old but congress is already gearing up for another fight over affordable health care. democrats say the ruling is confirmation that health care is a constitutionally guaranteed right while republicans say the ruling shows the need to repeal the law. >> i think today's ruling underscores the urgency of repealing this harmful law in its entirety. >> call it...
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u.s. house reason can said the top law enforcement officer. the u.s. attorney general has stone walled this. >> if he did not know about fast and furious before brian terry was murdered or didn't approve of the wiretap what is he ex certing privilege for? >> they began investigating the face and furious program. it allowed them to fall into the mexicans hands. >> they subpoenaed thousands of pages of documents in the program and suggested that top brass suggested they bury the truth. >> who knew about this. and how high up did it go and even the president of the united states and when did they know it. >> they said the republicans are waging a political witch hunt. >> you accuse them for protecting documents that he was prohibited by law from producing. >> the white house in an unexpected decision moments before the u.s. house committee voted to withhold the documents and saying doing so would damage the agent's ability to do its job and violate the constitution. >> again, the u.s. house committee. a few minutes away to hold him in contempt of congress
u.s. house reason can said the top law enforcement officer. the u.s. attorney general has stone walled this. >> if he did not know about fast and furious before brian terry was murdered or didn't approve of the wiretap what is he ex certing privilege for? >> they began investigating the face and furious program. it allowed them to fall into the mexicans hands. >> they subpoenaed thousands of pages of documents in the program and suggested that top brass suggested they bury the...
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open. >> the great weather for the u.s. open. typically we're talking about the dense fog near the immediate coastline. not for today or tomorrow, but things could be changing. here is a live look as you can see right around the golden gate bridge, showing you a bit of the haze out there. but still mostly clear skies. the golden gate bridge is showing you a great sign. it'll be warming up. that will be happening, the forecast right on track for today, but especially for saturday. as you can't see it right now. some of the current numbers. mainly in the upper 60s to the 80s. right now it is 82 degrees in fairfield. currently checking in at 74. san francisco in the upper 60s and santa rosa in the mid-80s. right around 85 degrees. your forecast headlines for today, mostly sunny. we'll call it mild to warm this weekend and temperatures are peaking. as we head into saturday, we'll begin to cool things off by sunday. if you really want to cool it off, you might like your extended forecast with the fog making a huge comeback into next w
open. >> the great weather for the u.s. open. typically we're talking about the dense fog near the immediate coastline. not for today or tomorrow, but things could be changing. here is a live look as you can see right around the golden gate bridge, showing you a bit of the haze out there. but still mostly clear skies. the golden gate bridge is showing you a great sign. it'll be warming up. that will be happening, the forecast right on track for today, but especially for saturday. as you...
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also, this odd incident at the end of the u.s. open in san francisco. >>> a pro baleout election out come in greece has not given wall street much encouragement. stocks mixed at mid-day amid concerns about a jump in spain's borrowing costs. the dow down 33. nasdaq up 20. >>> school officials in contra costa county today said dozens of students who were suspended from a brentwood high school will be allowed to take their final exams. 51 student respect suspended from heritage high in brentwood early their month when school officials say they performed an end of the year prank that went too far. the students chain add lam to a post and vandalizeed the campus with washable paint and profane stickers. the liberty union high school district said teachers will administer the tests for the students who missed them due to suspension. >>> webb simpson is the winner of the u.s. open. it's the first time he's won a major. the 26-year-old shot a two under 68 in the final round and then had to wait and see if his score would hold up. he waited
also, this odd incident at the end of the u.s. open in san francisco. >>> a pro baleout election out come in greece has not given wall street much encouragement. stocks mixed at mid-day amid concerns about a jump in spain's borrowing costs. the dow down 33. nasdaq up 20. >>> school officials in contra costa county today said dozens of students who were suspended from a brentwood high school will be allowed to take their final exams. 51 student respect suspended from heritage...
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the u.s. open. fans have been told to get b.a.r.t. to get to the tournament all week, which was impossible. and in about a half hour, the giants will take on the astros again with a very enthusiastic crowd expected to be on hand after last night's perfect game against the astros by matt cain. and depending upon when b.a.r.t. can reopen, it could be a mess. >>> the fire that started this all ripped through a building for seniors that was under construction near the oakland b.a.r.t. station on third street. tara moriarty has been on the fire scene all morning. it wars an inferno, tara. what's the situation now? >> reporter: some firefighters have been here for ten hours and they are only now beginning to wrap up their work here on scene. the heat from this fire was so intense. can you see it actually scorched this taillight here and it melted the paint off the cars. if you take a look at the street lamps, those were melted as well. the biggest damage that affected the most people was right up th
the u.s. open. fans have been told to get b.a.r.t. to get to the tournament all week, which was impossible. and in about a half hour, the giants will take on the astros again with a very enthusiastic crowd expected to be on hand after last night's perfect game against the astros by matt cain. and depending upon when b.a.r.t. can reopen, it could be a mess. >>> the fire that started this all ripped through a building for seniors that was under construction near the oakland b.a.r.t....
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a new study says the number of asians moving to the u.s. has surpassed that of latinos. 430,000 asians arrived in 2010. they make up 36% of all new immigrants. the study says the shift is the result of a slowdown of illegal immigration due to increased enforcement and because employers are demanding more high-skilled workers. >>> the university is facing mounting challenges, the challenges come unprecedented cuts for state funding. the cuts have led to sharp tuition hikes and rigger -- triggered angry student protests. analysts say the uc program stems from a two-decade policy during which campuses, employees and the state did not contribute to the pensions. if. >>> a warmer day around the bay area. we have temperatures anywhere from 3 to peg dammer around the bay, 5 to 10 degrees warmer. a live look at the oakland estuary. you can see all the way back to the city, air quality in good shape for today. most of the coast is clear. take a look at this. it's all the way south of santa cruz. we got that notherly -- northerly breeze. it's also cl
a new study says the number of asians moving to the u.s. has surpassed that of latinos. 430,000 asians arrived in 2010. they make up 36% of all new immigrants. the study says the shift is the result of a slowdown of illegal immigration due to increased enforcement and because employers are demanding more high-skilled workers. >>> the university is facing mounting challenges, the challenges come unprecedented cuts for state funding. the cuts have led to sharp tuition hikes and rigger --...
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we will hear details just ahead. . >>> u.s. stocks are higher and we are covering some of their losses after a federal reserve official stimulated the economy. crude oil has recovered from an 8 month low and taking a look at the dow jones industrial average, 819, nasdaq up 21 and s&p 500 is up 10. >>> jp chase knew about the costs and it cost them dearly. some bank directors had discussions with the chief investment office in curbing london's activities but losing foreign exchange is believed to have come from the foreign office. they were hurt when those losses resulted in trades over losses of $2 billion. >>> verizon's new share everything include unlimited phone calls and texting with up to 10 devices. it starts for one gigabyte and the new pricing structure goes into effect june 10th. >>> -- july 10th. >>> it is the latest in a series of strikes. this is video when nurses walked off the job. union leaders say sutter is demanding cuts to nurse's sick leave and benefits. they are replacing the nurses meaning striking nurses w
we will hear details just ahead. . >>> u.s. stocks are higher and we are covering some of their losses after a federal reserve official stimulated the economy. crude oil has recovered from an 8 month low and taking a look at the dow jones industrial average, 819, nasdaq up 21 and s&p 500 is up 10. >>> jp chase knew about the costs and it cost them dearly. some bank directors had discussions with the chief investment office in curbing london's activities but losing foreign...
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the pakistani was put on notice saying the u.s. was reaching the limits of their patience in regards ha safe havens being offered to terrorists and insurgent -- regarding safe haitians being offered to terrorists and insurgents. >>> lawsuits were filed against the nfl accusing them of hiding information regarding brain injuries. they hope to hold the nfl responsible for the care of problems suffering from dementia, alzheimer's and other neurological conditions. >>> the sister of one of the two men accused of beating bryan stow is expected to testify this afternoon about driving them from the scene after the alleged attack. a plim hearing is underway for louie sanchez -- a preliminary hear something underway for louie sanchez and marvin norwood. this won describes what she saw. >> he hit the ground. it was a sound i had never heard before. >> what kind of sound? >> i can't -- it was a horrible sound. i -- i don't want to say like a cracking noise but something to that effect. >> the sister of the defendant provided tee company that
the pakistani was put on notice saying the u.s. was reaching the limits of their patience in regards ha safe havens being offered to terrorists and insurgent -- regarding safe haitians being offered to terrorists and insurgents. >>> lawsuits were filed against the nfl accusing them of hiding information regarding brain injuries. they hope to hold the nfl responsible for the care of problems suffering from dementia, alzheimer's and other neurological conditions. >>> the sister...
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. >>> the city of stockton has cleared the way to be the biggest u.s. city to file for bankruptcy, between today and friday. city council last night voted to adopt a special bankruptcy budget. the city is facing a $26 million short fall. some residents and city employees spoke out against the bankruptcy plan last night among other things, cuts city employee compensation and retiree benefits. >>> people are intending the kickoff of the google developers conference. heard big news about a new android tablet. the company unveiled a 7-inch to compete with the kindle fire. it will target the lower end and cost $200. microsoft recently announced its own entry into the tablet market and to reveal more details about the operation. ,. >>> apple is back on top with a legal battle in samsung. they ordered samsung to temporarily stop selling its galaxy tab 10.10 computer. they consider the claim that samsung illegally copied many design featurers of the ipad. they're posted a $2 1/2 million bond in case it loses this case. >>> the freeway off ramp shut down in oakl
. >>> the city of stockton has cleared the way to be the biggest u.s. city to file for bankruptcy, between today and friday. city council last night voted to adopt a special bankruptcy budget. the city is facing a $26 million short fall. some residents and city employees spoke out against the bankruptcy plan last night among other things, cuts city employee compensation and retiree benefits. >>> people are intending the kickoff of the google developers conference. heard big...
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. >>> u.s. commerce secretary john bryson suffered a seizure in connection with two hit and run accidents in los angeles county over the weekend. john bryson rear ended one car saturday, got out and talked to the driver. he then left the scene hitting the car again and hitting a second car letter. deputies found him unconscious. they sited him for hit and run. the district attorney will decide whether to pursue charges. >>> pedophile, former penn state assistant football coach jerry sandusky. that came as the trial got under way in pennsylvania. 8 men say jerry sandusky sexually abused them when they were boys. . >> it will be tough for the jury to hear. if it was one accuser, very difficult but with all of these witnesses makes it easy. >>> organizes expect 245,000 people for the ostopen golf tournament in san francisco today. police blocked off streets where the tournament will be played. officials say the club is america's oldest athletic club. this is the fifth time the u.s. open has been pl
. >>> u.s. commerce secretary john bryson suffered a seizure in connection with two hit and run accidents in los angeles county over the weekend. john bryson rear ended one car saturday, got out and talked to the driver. he then left the scene hitting the car again and hitting a second car letter. deputies found him unconscious. they sited him for hit and run. the district attorney will decide whether to pursue charges. >>> pedophile, former penn state assistant football coach...
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this is a week after a release after bleak jobs report indicating recovery in the u.s. has slowed. president obama has said congress is using election year politics and not passing legislation that would put people back to work. rebuilding roads, bridges and schools. >> if congress decides despite all that, they will not do anything about it because it as election year. they should explain to the american people why. >> the president also said the private sector is doing find. most of the weaknesses in the economy have to do with state and local governments where leaders are not getting the kind of help they have in the past from the federal government. >> presumptive republican candidate mitt romney disagree was president obama's economic view. he said the comment about the private sector quote doing fine "shows what it means to be detached and out of touch. >>> the world's stop smart phone makers are headed back to court as apple tries to block samsung's phone. >> they said they infringed on the theirs and stop the galaxy three. they said they will show the court the phone is inn
this is a week after a release after bleak jobs report indicating recovery in the u.s. has slowed. president obama has said congress is using election year politics and not passing legislation that would put people back to work. rebuilding roads, bridges and schools. >> if congress decides despite all that, they will not do anything about it because it as election year. they should explain to the american people why. >> the president also said the private sector is doing find. most...
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and will have the impact of u.s. citizens, american citizens being profiled and persecuted for no reason other than race of their -- other than the race or the color of their skin. >> the justices said the provision could be subject to additional legal challenges. >>> supreme court announced their decisions on two other cases. it is unconstitutional to send tense juveniles to life in prison without parole for murder. and he reversed its role on campaign spec. this guarantees corporate and labor unions the right to spend freely for or against candidates for state and local offices. both were decided by a 5-4 vote. the most anticipated ruling of all on president obama's landmark health care overhaul was not announced today. thursday would be the last day of ruling for the terms which means the the decision on healthcare will come down on that day. >>> they say labor laws do not do enough to protect them. they are calling for a change. coming up in eight minutes, what they are asking for and the proposed legislation tha
and will have the impact of u.s. citizens, american citizens being profiled and persecuted for no reason other than race of their -- other than the race or the color of their skin. >> the justices said the provision could be subject to additional legal challenges. >>> supreme court announced their decisions on two other cases. it is unconstitutional to send tense juveniles to life in prison without parole for murder. and he reversed its role on campaign spec. this guarantees...
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a senior u.s. defense official says it does not look like the enemy activity caused that crash. >>> a jury was collected today in the child molestation trial of jerry sandusky and a new allegation has emerged against him. >> this is video of sandusky arriving at the pennsylvania courthouse. prosecutors now say they have love letters he wrote to an alleged victim. victim number 4 is expected to read the letters in court when the trial begins on monday. he will be the prosecution's first witness and testify that sandusky gave him gifts, including a set of golf clubs. >>> a high school student in -- high school students in brentwood suspended over a senior prank will get to take their finals but they will not get to participate in graduation ceremonies. parents accompanied 12 heritage high school seniors into two courtrooms yesterday. they fought to have the suspensions lifted but a judge ruled against them. >> he's gonna hold up the grades of the kids that are my clients. >> makes me sad because i've
a senior u.s. defense official says it does not look like the enemy activity caused that crash. >>> a jury was collected today in the child molestation trial of jerry sandusky and a new allegation has emerged against him. >> this is video of sandusky arriving at the pennsylvania courthouse. prosecutors now say they have love letters he wrote to an alleged victim. victim number 4 is expected to read the letters in court when the trial begins on monday. he will be the prosecution's...
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dismal jobs report we told you about earlier and other evidence of a economic slow down clobbering u.s. stocks, the big worry is it is widening and accelerating. take a look at them now. >>> you can't call it that anymore, the race track is ending its 10 year sponsorship deal with them. the owners and operators are working on a new part nearship no naming rights. the change will be made whether or not a new partner is found. >>> we see kids on playgrounds but not young bear cubs but he was running around there yesterday. an outdoor ceremony next door had to be put on hold. >> what was your first thoughts? >> that it was an ugly dog but it was a bear. >> it made its way to an apartment complex where they cut it and took it back into the wild. >>> today at 5:00 could be an interesting weekend for travelers flying in and out of the san francisco and oakland airports, the major projects taking place which could lead to delays delay. >>> thank you for trusting ktvu channel 2 news. we are always here for you, thanks for watching. have a great weekend. send comments to comments@captioncolorad
dismal jobs report we told you about earlier and other evidence of a economic slow down clobbering u.s. stocks, the big worry is it is widening and accelerating. take a look at them now. >>> you can't call it that anymore, the race track is ending its 10 year sponsorship deal with them. the owners and operators are working on a new part nearship no naming rights. the change will be made whether or not a new partner is found. >>> we see kids on playgrounds but not young bear...